I Want to Borrow Kathy's Dad

When you see all the work Kathy's dad did to make her floor stand more stable so she could use slate frames on them, you will want to borrow him, too! 
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2014/09/03/a-better-stand-thanks-to-dad/

Slate frames are large and heavy.  You can see one being set up here by Mary Corbert.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2008/07/dressing-slate-frame-for-embroidery.html

Here is the NeedleNeeds website in case you wish to explore their floor stands.  This is a United Kingdom company, by the way, which is why they aren't a familiar name to needlepointers in the States.
http://www.needleneeds.co.uk/store/needlework-stands-frames/10-necessaire-floor-stand.html

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© Copyright September 3, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Comparing Stands

Mary Corbet talks about the various needlework stands she owns and why they work well for her. As we all know, what stand is perfect for you is a very personal thing. Hopefully Mary's descriptions, photos and videos will help those who can't try out a stand to decide what might work best for their stitching nest. 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/02/embroidery-stands-videos-reviews.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 2, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Millenium Frames and Necessarie Floor Stands

I've heard quite a bit about Millenium frames from friends in the UK, but didn't know much about the company behind the wooden frames and floor stands.  I didn't even know that their name was Needle Needs, so I'd never visited their website.  Fortunately, the Unbroken Thread has visited their manufacturing facility and shows off the process behind making their products.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2012/04/08/needle-needs/

Here is their website.  It has lots of videos and help for using their products.
http://www.needleneeds.co.uk/store/


This is a company in England, mind, so it might not be the easiest frame to purchase but everyone seems to like their pieces.  If a wooden frame that expands by turning the large wooden screws is what you are looking for, this is the frame for you.  I was particularly interested to see that it works well for taller stitchers.


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